Mason County

From Mothman To The Silver Bridge: 13 Months In The Life Of A Local Journalist

WVPB steps back in time to explore some of the first news stories written about what has arguably become West Virginia’s most beloved cryptid.

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Statewide ‘No Kings’ Protests And Reporting On Mysterious Sightings, This West Virginia Morning

Across West Virginia on Saturday, at least 20 communities held their own demonstrations and rallies as part of the national 'No Kings' movement. And, we'll examine the role of a newspaper columnist who covered the early sightings of what is now known as Mothman.

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State Calls For ‘Return On Investment’ Regarding Highway Maintenance At $4 Billion Steel Plant

A study of West Virginia's deadliest roadways, released by the Barber Law Firm, analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from 2018 to 2022 and found Route 2 atop the list with an average of seven fatalities per year.

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Politically Connected Program Gets Opioid Funds While Experts Warn It May Not Work

GameChanger, a statewide prevention education program, is funded by the business community, the government and private companies, according to its founder. But they are also being funded by a new source of money: global opioid settlement funds. 

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